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Evaluating the draft process and other musings

By Jay Bilas

Thursday, May 7, 2009

The NCAA's decision to limit the time a college player can test the waters in the NBA draft process is a good one, but it does not go far enough. Next year, underclassmen declaring for the draft will have to withdraw by May 8 to retain college eligibility. I have heard criticism that the earlier date is unfair to the players and that the NCAA is supposed to put the best interests of the players first. However, I believe that this rule does benefit the players. If a player isn't sure, he sh ...

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